For Cynthia Erivo, Aretha Franklin became larger than life during the quiet times. Traversing decades of Franklin’s life and career as she played the Queen of Soul in National Geographic's ...

Respect! Hear Cynthia Erivo's Heart-Stopping Performance as Aretha Franklin in 'Genius: Aretha' "Amazing Grace," the sixth installment of the eight-episode Genius: Aretha Franklin series, airs ...

For Cynthia Erivo, Aretha Franklin became larger than life during the quiet times. Traversing decades of Franklin’s life and career as she played the Queen of Soul in National Geographic's ...

The glow that comes to Cynthia Erivo’s face as she discusses her new project, “Genius: Aretha,” is evidence of how she feels about stepping into the shoes — and voice — of music legend ...

Cynthia Erivo on the ‘Overwhelming Responsibility’ of Playing Aretha Franklin: ‘One of My Heroes’ TheWrap awards magazine: The ‘Genius: Aretha’ star talks about early ambitions ...

Aretha Franklin, played by Cynthia Erivo, performs on stage after being crowned “Queen of Soul”. (Credit: National Geographic/Richard DuCree) National Geographic/Richard DuCree.

Cynthia Erivo is naming her top 7 vocal performances, including expected Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin moments, as well ...

Cynthia Erivo will play singer Aretha Franklin on National Geographic's Genius TV anthology series The first image of Cynthia Erivo as musical phenomenon Aretha Franklin has arrived. The Harriet ...

Cynthia Erivo is revealing a surprising Sisqó song as one of her all-time favorite vocal performances. In an interview with ...

Said Franklin’s niece Sabrina Owens, “For Genius to honor Aretha is a great affirmation of her legacy, and Cynthia Erivo is an extraordinary talent with an amazing voice.” ...

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See Cynthia Erivo in costume as Aretha Franklin, as well as Jennifer Hudson on set of the "Respect" biopic, and let us know what you think of their Queen of Soul look.